Acquisition Manager-1

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Job Id: R0000380945

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers.
Right along with Target’s distinctive retail brand, we are constantly improving and innovating our digital shopping experience. Target Plus is one such strategic business initiative offering meaningful guest experiences considering digital profitability. We are a one-of-a-kind marketplace, carefully curated and built keeping in mind guests' current and changing needs, along with tapping into futuristic market trends.The Partner Acquisition team drives the expansion of the Target.com catalog by growing the matrix of sellers on Target Plus. The team works closely with Category Management, On-boarding and Operations, Site Experience, and Item to ensure all partners added meet or exceed expectations of what it means to be a Partner selling goods on Target Plus. The team also works hand in hand with enterprise teams such as Legal, Vendor Risk Management, Business Partnerships and Negotiations, Insurance, and Responsible Sourcing to ensure that our partners meet Target’s standards and are competitive within the evolving landscape of online marketplaces. The Senior Analyst, Partner Acquisition is responsible for coordinating and executing against the sales pipeline to bring new Partners onto the site.As the Acquisition Manager, your mission will be to own sales pipeline to acquire new brand and merchant partners for Target Plus. You will be managing a certain Tier partners end to end in a specific business unit.
  • Support Sourcing Strategy: Identify and recommend new strategic Partners through ongoing market research by staying updated with the over-all market trend and guest behavior in the retail industry with top competitors, brands, Partners, and guest searches as key metrics.
  • Reporting & Insights: Effective Lead pipeline reporting and recaps of your category. Identify proactive brand/vendor/item type opportunities and add them to pipeline by creating useful dashboard to track various KPI’s and business reporting automations
  • Partner Partnerships: Lead Partner pitch, negotiations, communications on top seller listings, Assortment expansions and strategies. Along with CFT Projects/capabilities to drive success for the partner.
  • Product and Process Excellence: Identify gaps in operations management and proactively recommend innovative ideas and opportunities to improve Partner acquisition lead time. Lead Product initiatives and conversations
With most agile organizations, job responsibilities may change/ evolve at any time based on business needs.
About you:
  • Master's degree in business management or equivalent educational qualification
  • 5-7 years in operations, presales or seller partnerships using digital applications or ecommerce experience preferred
  • Strong analytical, communication, negotiation skills to build long-term internal and external relationships
  • Proficient at conceptualizing, implementing solutions and drive continuous process improvements
  • Sales operations experience is of high importance, including problem solving and project management skills
  • Ability to build and maximize relationships with partners, both internal and external
  • Passionate about building partner relationships and growing our partner base
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and analytical skills. Ability to muti-task and work within a rapidly changing environment.

Competitive benefits

We are proud to provide benefits that support you, your family and your future.

Health and well-being

Target in India (TII) prioritizes our people by offering healthcare support, fitness programs, teleheath benefits (i.e., screenings and consultations) and 24/7 confidential mental well-being telecounseling support.

Financial well-being

Your financial well-being is bright with TII's comprehensive flexible insurance program, learning assistance program, day care support and much more.

Paid time off

TII encourages work-life balance with paid time off like privilege, bereavement and parental leaves that offer support in all stages of life.

Competitive pay

TII knows our people are everything and proudly provides equitable and competitive pay.

Other benefits

From digitalized cafeteria solutions to transportation services to broadband reimbursement, enjoy special everyday perks.

Creating a culture of joy

We bring out the best in each other every day.

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Inclusivity

We value diverse voices and approaches. We act with authenticity and respect. We create equitable experiences for all.

Connection

We build trusted relationships. We collaborate across business functions. We recognize and celebrate progress.

Drive

We do what is right for Target, our team and guests. We deliver results that matter. We continually learn by valuing progress over perfection.

Grow with Target

We are fully invested in your personal and professional growth because our people are our power. 

Target's leadership truly empowers personal and professional growth, fostering an environment where we care, grow and win together.

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